About the Author

Lori Palatnik is a writer and Jewish educator who has appeared on television and radio. She is the Founding Director of The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project, an international initiative that brings thousands of women to Israel each year from 18 different countries on highly subsidized programs to inspire them with the beauty and wisdom of their heritage (www.jwrp.org). She is a much sought-after international speaker, having lectured in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Central America, South America, South Africa and Israel, including featured talks at Yale, Brown and Penn. She lives in the Washington, D.C. area with her husband, Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik, and is the busy mother of five children, ages 25 to 15.

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Visitor Comments: 13

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Yisroel Pollack,
September 16, 2007 9:43 AM

G'mar Chasima Tova!

This is too good. I'm not going to detract from it by sticking in my two cents.

YP

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Anonymous,
September 13, 2007 10:00 AM

Thank You

Shana Tova to all of you.I wish to thank all of you who work so hard toprepare these articles for despath byemail,worldwide.Thank you menon

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dad,
September 12, 2007 12:26 PM

Your father in Heaven will see you through

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Anonymous,
September 12, 2007 11:25 AM

LOVE YOU LORY GOD BLESS YOU AND HAVE A HAPPY ROSH HASHANA.WITH YOUR FURTUNATE HUSBAND AND KIDS.

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Ruth Housman,
September 11, 2007 2:11 PM

All RISE!

This is a sweet message for a sweet New Year. There are many paradoxes in life and Rosh Hashonah is one.Why? I do think we ought to be thinking all year round and asking forgiveness before the "Head" of the year.And often, I am wondering about the deeper paradox, about being written into another year because this isn't just about being a good, compassionate person. Being written into the BOOK says something about script and scripted. Perhaps the more Sufi, more Kabalistic notion, that we are all aspects of the divine hold here, and what we divine, about our lives, at the deepest level has to do with creation itself and being an integral part of this weave. There are layers here. I am meely posing the question because forgiveness is such a deep topic, perhaps one of the most profound of all topics, and surely the essence of "the journey". Maybe we are all held accountable but then, I do think God is also accountable to us all. And for this, this Yom Kippur, I forgive God, because I surely love this creation and reverence all.

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reena,
September 11, 2007 12:45 PM

reenax@hotmail.com

very animated and warm personalityloved it

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Anonymous,
September 11, 2007 12:14 PM

Beautifully Done

Once again, such a meaningful message.Thank-you. It helps me realize that like most people, I need to do better and think better.

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Moshe Ben Sosa,
September 11, 2007 10:52 AM

Excellent!

These words make me realized that life is precious and that is my responsiblity to make myself a better person. The Torah is my guide on life and I am His witness.Moshe

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r reissman,
September 11, 2007 10:51 AM

we love Lori!

Lori, My daughters and I look forward to your video every week. You bring a jolt of joy and wisdom into our home and we are grateful! May you and yours be blessed with health, naches and strength to continue with your valuable work!

With Blessing- Rachel, Rivka, Zahava, Shaina and Bassy Reissman

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Benjamin,
September 11, 2007 10:35 AM

Keeping it Real

Rebbitsen Polatnik's Rosh Hashanah blog is right on point -- simple yet sophisticated. In my 18 years of observance I have never really thought of the relief and embarrassment of having "my Dad" as my judge. With the help of this message I feel like I can approach Rosh Hashanah in a meaningful, personalized manner, devoid of the stiffness often associated with the formal language in our prayer books. Thanks!

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Anonymous,
September 10, 2007 10:37 PM

Thank you

Thank you Lori, for this important, beautifully expressed message. Thank you for inspiring me.

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Anonymous,
September 10, 2007 8:52 PM

Thanks!

Thank you so much for this video! I always watch them, but I specially liked this one. Shanah Tovah!